Established in 1935, the Bronze Wolf is awarded at the sole discretion of the World Scout Committee. These guidelines outline the process for awarding a Bronze Wolf.
This briefing summarizes the discussion held during the World Scouting Think Tank session on 14 April 2026, which focused on volunteering in Scouting: how volunteer engagement is changing, what tensions this creates for the movement, and how Scouting can better recognise, organise, and communicate the value of adult contribution.
This practical implementation guide was developed in response to a specific request from the Africa Scout Region to support National Scout Organizations (NSOs) in strengthening their adult development systems through the Wood Badge Framework.